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Hey All You Big Givers!!
The first thing we may think of when we think of giving, is money (or gifts and presents which cost money). However, some of us may feel financially constrained . . . The second thing we may think of when we think of giving, is our time. With fast-paced lifestyles and ... Views: 2366
What is intimacy? I think it's a special feeling of closeness where we can be ourselves with each other. When we can be completely free to say whatever we want -- no matter how personal or sensitive -- then there is intimacy.
What is chemistry? I think chemistry occurs when people feel a ... Views: 4199
There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy.
There's nothing you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how ... Views: 1399
I spent this past Sunday with a new friend of mine enjoying an incredibly beautiful and much-needed sunny day in San Diego. It has been foggy here for the last two months, very typical of this area in during May and June, so the sunshine is a welcome change! (I have been wondering if I brought ... Views: 917
In my role as a “mind-body” physician for the past three decades, I’ve come to recognize a person’s symptoms as a kind of admission pass that entitles the bearer to a few moments of a doctor’s attention. And I’ve come to realize that if I can hold a safe space for the sufferer, an underlying ... Views: 760
The most natural thing a person can do is to have a DESIRE. This is literally how the entire Universe harmonizes. Law of Attraction teachers and Spiritual teachers are all telling us that the true nature of the Universe and the meaning of Creation is ever increasing, and has no bounds. And the ... Views: 860
By America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts.
Let’s face it – we love our spouse more than life itself. And frankly, we cannot imagine life without them! But the truth is, from time to time, our love for each other needs renewal. While love can be forever, it often needs nurturance, ... Views: 9315
Question:
I am trying to heal. My alcoholic lover of two years broke up with me. I am very very sad, but anticipate that at some point I will truly be grateful for G-d doing for me what I could not do for myself. The point is, I can't shake the sadness, I can't shake the fact that he would ... Views: 765
Perhaps you are single and looking for a love relationship. You might be married and looking for a way to make your relationship work more smoothly for you. Or you might be enduring the heartache of a painful separation. If any of these situations sounds like yours, your Inner Mate could provide ... Views: 1462
During our journey through life, we all are prone to come across various relationships. Some will have more meaning than others in the same way while some will last longer than others.
Are you prone to be pulled towards relationships that have a negative outcome? Even though you try really ... Views: 1374
I Will Change The World for You
Different perspectives I will share with you.
You will get to know you.
In yourself you will see what you did not see before.
In the world you will create what you were meant for.
Choice flows like a magic carpet
Because the freedom is in your ... Views: 5224
Some people believe that it is caring to point out their partner's flaws - that it will help to make that person a better person. But the intent behind pointing out flaws is not loving - it is controlling.Pointing Out FlawsBy pointing out flaws, you hope that your partner will let go of the ... Views: 17143
Excerpt from Opening A Window To The Soul: A Guide to Living Beyond the Human Drama, a compilation of Spirit guided responses to commonly asked questions.
Why do we fall in love?
Through the bonds of romantic love and sexuality, you peel away the illusion that you are a solitary soul and ... Views: 1896
Basically, the answer is "no." Here's how I came to that conclusion:
I recently read a “tweet” on Twitter stating “Unconditional love is given by dogs & sought by children. Adults get what they get.” I was immediately prompted to “tweet” back, “Love is never unconditional. It should always be ... Views: 4250
"There is an inner awareness that a soul mate exists. So, then, begins the divine search." ~ Unknown
Applying the law of attraction to any area of your life is always an exciting experience. But finding your true love is an especially wonderful adventure filled with joy, hope, passion and ... Views: 2641
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that on many days it’s easier to smile at strangers than at the person at home. However, if you want a better marriage, then you need to practice every day with total strangers. Imagine that in the course of one day you come across fifty people. They might ... Views: 650
Question:
I'm a physicist. My girlfriend recently confessed that she believes devoutly in a number of new-age forms of pseudoscience, from astrology to the ability of thoughts to transform water crystals. As a scientist, I believe these things to be complete bunk. So my first reaction is that ... Views: 610
Working with clients I’ve often found them wanting to attract a conscious loving partner or wanting to take their relationship to the next level. After some coaching clients usually can easily formulate what they want in a partner and how they want their relationship to be. However, when I ask ... Views: 1960
Hello
I am just now getting back to my blog. I wanted to begin by posting a media inquiry that I responded to recently on the challenges when your spouse makes a drastic life change. See below:
For an article I’m writing for CNN.com, I’m seeking both nationally known relationship experts ... Views: 1389
Another media inquiry regarding handling conflicts:
I’m not a yeller. I never have been. When my sister and I had knock-down fights as kids, she screamed and I talked or cried (or both). Actually, that’s how our fights play out these days. I also never yelled when arguing with my parents, and ... Views: 1151
Only Love In “This” Society -
Can you imagine living in a society in which you felt no negative pressure, only unconditional love and support for who you are on the inside? You are free to be happy with who you are whether you were single, short, old and wrinkled, a woman, divorced, Jewish, ... Views: 841
Chances are, you knew it was coming. He seemed distant, busier than normal. He stopped returning your texts.
"Is something wrong?" You asked.
A lot of times we miss the small signs of a breakup, even though it's looming on the horizon. But after it's over, it finally dawns on you. He's ... Views: 2335
My dear friend, Kute Blackson, sent out a newsletter the other day that touched me deeply and he has given me permission to share this story with you.
Kute’s teaching is all about expressing your deepest love RIGHT NOW. Several times each year he takes one client to India for what he calls a ... Views: 608
Let me just start off by saying, I never know "how" I am going to do things... it just sort of happens for me.
I am the type of person for all of those who know me, who will try and try again and again. If I have something in my mind, or feel as if I have to do it, the "it" usually gets ... Views: 1233
After observing thousands of love relationships as a matchmaker, and over 25 years of empirical research involving relationships, spirituality, and personality assessment, including writing a book about soul mates, we’ve concluded that there are many love life expectations and traps that ... Views: 1334
I was watching the TV the other day and noticed the many talk-shows that are on. I then noticed how truly amazing it is that people can talk so much and say so little. Does it seem to be that way in your relationship? When people communicate, especially people who love each other, the things we ... Views: 602
In this technological age, we humans have found a vast number of ways to communicate (or not communicate) with one another. There’s texting, email, cel phones, fax machines, podcasting, FaceBook, etc. However, there is one thing that all these wonderful technologies lack - the personal touch. I ... Views: 873
Ah, I think back on those days in my youth - school was such a large part of that growing up process. It was a wonderful time full of discovery and mastery. It seemed as if the whole world were open to me, I was ready to strike out and make a difference with all the new things I was learning. ... Views: 551
Do you remember when you were just a young child? Do you remember play acting like you were someone or something else? There's a freedom in that. A child knows when he/she is safe and can let their imagination run wild - they can literally be anyone. Well, it's the same when it comes to your ... Views: 942
You feel the walls closing in around you. Your man is there with you, but not really there with you - know what I mean? You swear that if you stay in here another minute with him, you’re going to go absolutely crazy. It really doesn’t matter where it is, if you feel this way about your ... Views: 538
You remember how it was, right - that first kiss? Two people, wanting to know each other better, ready to risk it all just to get a taste of that “undiscovered country” of the other person. It starts with a glance, then you position your bodies closer and closer, there’s a sweet hesitation ... Views: 755
A woman named Janice from Colorado contacted me with a common concern about keeping a love relationship in her life. Janice is troubled and feeling unworthy and is wondering of the answer to the question: "How do I start to feel capable of a soul mate relationship"? Getting help from a Law of ... Views: 1218
Today I want to talk a little bit about confidence. It’s probably more a yang (masculine) quality than a yin (feminine) one. But I’ll just assume it’s of general interest and address both the men and the women.
First of all, what the heck is confidence? It’s what linguists call a ... Views: 770
"The supreme happiness in life is the conviction that we are loved - loved for ourselves or rather, loved in spite of ourselves." - Victor Hugo
Serious scientific inquiry has proven this quote to be true. By all measures of health and well being, the single most significant predictor of ... Views: 668
Helen from Ohio asked me about letting herself forgive her Ex so she could move on with her life. She really wants to attract a soul mate that will not only last forever, but one that will also become more intimate with time. Many people can relate to that question. They can understand the pain ... Views: 1263
What do you do when it feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel? When everything is in doubt and life's possibilities seem empty? When you watch world events transpire over which you have no control and film and music idols, once seemingly immortal, senselessly succumb to cancer or ... Views: 797
This is the deal. Food is good for you. Food has been demonized to a point where you cannot look at something without wondering if you will gain weight and without asking yourself whether you "should" or you "shouldn't."
The problem is that every time you deny yourself of something, the brain ... Views: 739
What's the reason that at times, Love gets hurt, breaks? Why it gets sick, weakens, becoming anguish and desperation? Why? If Love is light that dissipates shadows, if it is warmth that melts ice, water that gives life to the earth and spaces where universes grow.
The answer is true, unique ... Views: 2040
Changing our thoughts to attract the love we seek
Healthy relationships can not be formed where negatives exists. If we view a potential mate from the vantage point of distrust, apprehension, or anger-due to personal or indirect childhood traumas, then we will enter into a relationship ... Views: 1608
You are a wonderfully divine expression of all that is good. You are the hope of the world because you carry hope in your heart. You dream of a better life for yourself and others because you know that it is possible. You have come here for this very purpose – to add your distinctive thread to ... Views: 2173
Statistics show that marriages are ending at an alarming rate and that the length of the average marriage is now under seven years. Why are today’s marriages not working? Why are relationships so stressful, difficult and unsatisfying for so many people? I believe it’s due to bad match-ups. If ... Views: 2142
[Excerpted from the Love Manual]
We tend to look for love in all the wrong places for many reasons, mainly IGNORANCE, IMBALANCED STATE, CONFUSION, and UNCONSCIOUSNESS!
Many are ignorant and unconscious that the true love they seek is the love found deep within Self. The love most of us ... Views: 2101
Recently, I watched one of my favorite movies called “Under The Tuscan Sun” and as always, found myself immersed in emotion soup..laughter, tears, goosebumps and 'aha' moments . Diane Lane plays a newly divorced writer named Frances Mayes who goes to Italy on vacation, sent there by her ... Views: 1808
Are You Looking For A Way To "Break The Ice" and have a shot at getting back with your ex?
Obviously, it is better to MAKE UP before the relationship completely collapses and breaks up forever. "We want a way to deal with the emotions we are having, going through this very tough time."
All ... Views: 1074
Empowerment comes from a strong heart which holds love, not fear. With a strong heart, we can do ANYTHING! In this excerpt from her book Sustaining Joy, Shirley shows us how to work with our heart to open it gradually so that it becomes accustomed to holding more and more love. In that way we ... Views: 1115
Many of us are unhappy with ourselves to some degree, however for some the unhappiness may turn to self loathing which affects every aspect of ones' life. Self loathing limits our ability to better ourselves and our lives. It allows us to settle for less than what we deserve and it results in ... Views: 1223
We have some simple and amazing tips on how to show your love!
"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." Franklin P. Jones
ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS
* Will you marry me?
Write them a note on a sticky piece of paper and then stick it to their most ... Views: 612
EMBRACING LOVE
Love of Self: Life and Relationships
We all search for love throughout our lives, seeking peace and contentment in the choices we make. This book addresses what I personally think are the three most important areas of love: love of self, love of life and relationship ... Views: 1050
Like attracts like!
What does this really mean in life? Where can you see it in operation?
In real life you can see 'like attracting like' in your own home. Have you ever allowed something to start getting dirty? Like attracts like here too. Watch it get dirtier and dirtier. Dirt just ... Views: 2217
"Why would my boyfriend cheat on me?""I'm pretty sure my wife is cheating on me. I want to know why.""I know that my husband has been cheating on me for years. I don't get why he does this."Why do people cheat on their partners? Why do others have affairs that their ... Views: 5805